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Peter Allen David (born September 23, 1956)〔Salisbury, Mark ''Writers on Comics Scriptwriting''; Titan Books; 1999; p. 29〕 often abbreviated PAD, is an American writer of comic books, novels, television, movies and video games.〔Buxton, Marc (March 29, 2014). ("From 'Future Imperfect' to '2099': Peter David's Greatest Hits" ). Comic Book Resources.〕 His notable comic book work includes an award-winning 12-year run on ''The Incredible Hulk'', as well as runs on ''Aquaman'', ''Young Justice'', ''Supergirl'', ''X-Factor'' and ''Fallen Angel''. His ''Star Trek'' work includes both comic books and novels such as ''Imzadi'', and co-creating the ''New Frontier'' series. His other novels include film adaptations, media tie-ins, and original works, such as the ''Apropos of Nothing'' and ''Knight Life'' series. His television work includes series such as ''Babylon 5'', ''Young Justice'', ''Ben 10: Alien Force''〔 and Nickelodeon's ''Space Cases'', which he co-created with Bill Mumy. David often jokingly describes his occupation as "Writer of Stuff",〔〔("Peter David Takes Fans Down Blind Man's Bluff" ). startrek.com. April 20, 2011.〕 and is noted for his prolific writing, characterized by its mingling of real-world issues with humor〔("Peter David, Post-Stroke, Returns Home" ). startrek.com. February 11, 2013.〕 and references to popular culture, as well as elements of metafiction〔 and self-reference.〔Examples cited by David and others include commenting that he had a "good run" on ''Supergirl'' by having that character use that phrase in a letter to Clark Kent in David's final issue of that title. Another is the aged, future Rick Jones in the final issue of David's 12-year run on ''The Incredible Hulk'', telling an unseen interviewer by the name of "Peter" (which David stated he left vague enough so that it could be interpreted as either himself or Peter Parker) that he was finished talking about the Hulk, and wanted to move on to other things, which echoed David's own sentiments. David appeared in an issue of the series, in the form of the unnamed priest who married Jones and his wife in ''The Incredible Hulk'' #418 (June 1994), who was illustrated to look like David.〕 David has earned multiple awards for his work, including a 1992 Eisner Award, a 1993 ''Wizard'' Fan Award, a 1996 Haxtur Award, a 2007 Julie Award and 2011 GLAAD Media Award. ==Early life== Peter David's paternal grandparents, Martin and Hela David, and Peter's father, Gunter, came to the United States in the 1930s after the antisemitism in Nazi Germany progressed to the point that Martin's Berlin shoestore became the target of vandalism.〔David, Peter. "Gay Abandon". "But I Digress...". ''Comics Buyer's Guide''. June 12, 1992 (Accessed in the 1994 ''But I Digress'' collection.)〕〔David, Peter. "A science-fiction con in Germany? Ja!" "But I Digress..."; ''Comics Buyer's Guide'' #1464; December 7, 2001〕 David was born September 23, 1956 in Fort Meade, Maryland〔 to Gunter and Dalia,〔David, Peter. ("So...what do ya wanna know?" ) peterdavid.net. January 19, 2011.〕 an Israeli-born Jewish mother,〔David, Peter. ("Soooo...Electing Barack Obama was an Act of Cowardice?" ) peterdavid.net. February 24, 2009. (David mentions these facts in a February 24, 2009. 6:31pm post and in a February 25, 2009 2:32pm post.)〕〔David, Peter. ("Soooo...Electing Barack Obama was an Act of Cowardice?" ) February 24, 2009. (He mentions these facts in a February 24, 2009 6:31pm post and in a February 25, 2009 2:32pm post.)]〕〔David, Peter (November 19, 2010). ("Policitical Correctness and other topics" ). peterdavid.net. Reprinted from ''Comics Buyer's Guide'' #1066 (April 22, 1994)〕 to whom David credits his sense of humor.〔 He has two siblings, a younger brother named Wally, who works as a still life photographer and musician, and a younger sister named Beth.〔David, Peter (July 23, 2012). ("Summer 1997 convention travels" ). peterdavid.net. Reprinted from ''Comics Buyer's Guide'' #1242 (September 5, 1997)〕 David first became interested in comics when he was about five years old, reading copies of Harvey Comics' ''Casper'' and ''Wendy'' in a barbershop. He became interested in superheroes through the ''Adventures of Superman'' TV series. Although David's parents approved of his reading Harvey Comics and comics featuring Disney characters, they did not approve of superhero books,〔David, Peter (May 5, 2014). ("Remembering Carl Barks’ work & Marvel editorial changes" ). peterdavid.net. Reprinted from ''Comics Buyer's Guide'' #1401 (September 22, 2000).〕 especially those published by Marvel Comics, feeling that characters that looked like monsters, such as the Thing or the Hulk, or who wore bug-eyed costumes, like Spider-Man, did not appear heroic. As a result, David read those comics in secret,〔David, Peter (July 15, 2013). ("Peter and the King" ). peterdavid.net. Reprinted from "But I Digress...", ''Comics Buyer's Guide'' #316 (February 5, 1999).〕〔David, Peter (January 24, 2014). ("Gil Kane and Previews" ). peterdavid.net. Reprinted from "But I Digress...", ''Comics Buyer's Guide'' #1316 (February 25, 2000).〕 beginning with his first Marvel book, ''Fantastic Four Annual'' #3 (November 1965), which saw the wedding of Mister Fantastic and Invisible Woman.〔David, Peter (March 14, 2014). ("Mighty Marvel Misinformation and More" ). peterdavid.net. Reprinted from ''Comics Buyer's Guide'' #1385 (June 2, 2000).〕 His parents eventually allowed him to start reading superhero titles.〔 His favorite title was ''Superman'',〔 and he cites John Buscema as his favorite pre-1970s artist. David attended his first comic book convention around the time that Jack Kirby's ''New Gods'' premiered, after asking his father to take him to one of Phil Seuling's shows in New York, where David obtained Kirby's autograph, his first encounter with a comics professional.〔 David's earliest interest in writing came through the journalism work of his father, Gunter, who would sometimes review movies, and take young Peter along if it was age-appropriate. While Gunter would write his reviews back at the newspaper's office, Peter would write his own, portions of which would sometimes find their way into Gunter's published reviews.〔 David began to entertain the notion of becoming a professional writer at age twelve, buying a copy of ''The Guide to the Writer's Market'', and subscribing to similar-themed magazines, in the hopes of becoming a reporter.〔 David lived in Bloomfield, New Jersey,〔David, Peter. "But I Digress...". ''Comics Buyer's Guide'' #1251. November 7, 1997. Page 90〕 in a small house on Albert Terrace,〔 and attended Demarest Elementary School, and later moved to Verona, New Jersey, where he spent his adolescence.〔David, Peter. "Gay Abandon". ''But I Digress'' Collection. 1994. Krause Publications. pp. 206–208. Reprinted from ''Comics Buyer's Guide'' #969 (June 12, 1992)〕 By the time he entered his teens, he had lost interest in comic books, feeling he had outgrown them. David's best friend in junior high and first year in high school, Keith, was gay, and David has described how both of them were targets of ostracism and harassment from homophobes. Although his family eventually moved to Pennsylvania,〔 his experiences in Verona soured him on that town, and would shape his liberal sociopolitical positions regarding LGBT issues. He would later make Verona the home location of villain Morgan le Fay in his novel ''Knight Life'', and has often discussed his progressive views on LGBT issues in his column and on his blog.〔David, Peter. (to clarify regarding George and Brad" peterdavid.net September 18, 2008 )〕〔David, Peter. ("Anonymous goons attempt to make bigotry pay in New York politics" ). peterdavid.net. November 3, 2008〕 David's interest in comics was rekindled when he saw ''X-Men'' #95 (October 1975) on newsstands, and discovered the "All-New, All-Different" team that had first appeared in ''Giant-Size X-Men'' #1 (May 1975), which he subsequently purchased at a comic convention, his first in years.〔 A seminal moment in the course of his aspirations occurred when he met writer Stephen King at a book signing, and told him that he was an aspiring writer. King signed David's copy of ''Danse Macabre'' with the inscription, "Good luck with your writing career.", which David now inscribes himself onto books presented to him by fans who tell him the same thing.〔Interview with WCSH6 News Center, Portland, Maine, January 2007〕 Other authors that David cites as influences include Harlan Ellison, Arthur Conan Doyle, Robert B. Parker, Neil Gaiman, Terry Pratchett,〔 Robert Crais〔 and Edgar Rice Burroughs.〔Suru, Steve. ("EXCLUSIVE: David & Ross Explore 'John Carter: World of Mars'" ). Comic Book Resources. July 18, 2011〕 Specific books he has mentioned as favorites include ''To Kill a Mockingbird'', ''Tarzan of the Apes'', ''The Princess Bride'', ''The Essential Ellison'', ''A Confederacy of Dunces'', ''Adams Versus Jefferson'', and ''Don Quixote''.〔 David has singled out Ellison in particular as a writer whom he has tried to emulate.〔David, Peter. ("Friends of Ellison, Part 1" ). peterdavid.net. October 8, 2010. Reprinted from ''Comics Buyers Guide'' #1052. January 14, 1994〕 David attended New York University, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism.〔 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Peter David」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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